New Arrivals

Peta Ullmann

EMTAS Manager

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/index.html

BICS

Basic Interpersonal Communication skills

CALP

Cognitive Academic

Proficiency

Stage 1 Stage 4

Stage 2 Stage 3

Beginners in English need:

• A welcoming environment• Comprehensible input• Objects and visual cues• Interaction with users of English• Opportunities for output• Meaningful activities• Non –pressurised situation• Supportive peers

Key Points

• Collect relevant background information

• Disseminate information to appropriate staff

• Parents/carers are informed about the school & education system with interpreting support where needed

• Teachers have time to plan for the welcome & integration of new pupils

• Additional support is planned & organised for settling in pupils

• Peer support is organised for class time & break periods

And....

• Ensure that adults know how to pronounce the pupil’s name & inform pupils

• Equipment, resources & activities are planned to ensure welcome, support & inclusion

• The environment reflects & celebrates linguistic & cultural diversity

• A date is set to review progress after the first few weeks

Mid/South

Angelika Baxter

01268 531291

North East/West

Prue Reynolds

01371 871390

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